Learning and Action Networks -
Sharing and Learning for Better Health
The National Quality Strategy has a bold triple aim - better care, better overall health and lowered costs for healthcare through quality improvement.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has aligned with this aim as it set goals for the Medicare Quality Improvement Program. Some of the biggest differences between today's Program and that of the past are that the patient is at the center of care and all healthcare providers interested in improving the care they provide to their patients are welcome and will be part of an "all-teach - all learn" environment.
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HealthInsight Reaches Recruitment Goal, Enrolling Over 1,400 Health Care Providers
HealthInsight has been working with providers to adopt and implement electronic health record systems (EHRs) since 2010, and has exceeded the goal of enrolling over 1,400 providers in Nevada and Utah.
The enrollment process began slowly; project specialists for HealthInsight used every available communication tool to garner provider's interest in the financial incentives for adopting an EHR. Overcoming the skepticism was a clear challenge - many providers were unfamiliar with the Meaningful Use Incentive program and were doubtful they would actually receive any money for their participation. HealthInsight emphasized the value of an EHR and the validity of the incentive program with a targeted outreach and communications strategy.
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Physician Office Practices, Nursing Homes, Hospitals in Nevada and Utah Receive the 2011 HealthInsight Quality Award
Sixty-nine physician office practices, three nursing homes and nine hospitals have been named as recipients of the 2011 HealthInsight Quality Award. These physician office practices were selected for demonstrating high quality care and a commitment to excellence in health care.
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Patient Engagement Tips & Tools for Improving Diabetes Care
Patients and providers came together on November 10th at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City, Utah for the third installment of the Beacon Learning Sessions. Over eighty people from a variety of healthcare-related fields attended the patient engagement-focused Learning Session. Unlike past Learning Sessions, this particular Session was not programmed just for Beacon providers who want to improve the management of their patients with diabetes, but was also designed for patients to learn about available tools for their own care.
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Health Information Exchange Continues to Develop and Test Data Sharing
The Health Information Exchange (HIE), organized by HealthInsight Nevada, has continued to make great strides since its launch in July, 2011. Seven task forces, with participants from a diverse set of stakeholders from across the State, have completed their initial charge to develop an HIE Road Map. The Road Map identifies key issues, and includes a timeline for addressing key issues.
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Upcoming Events/News
CAUTI: Best Practices for Prevention and Management
Techniques for management of urinary catheters including inappropriate treatment and antimicrobial stewardship.
When: December 7, 2011
1:00 - 2:30 PM (MST); 12:00 - 1:30 PM (PST)
Where: Webinar
*Register at www.ndhealth.gov/disease/hai/. Upon completion of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email and information to join the WebEx*
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CAUTI: Care and Treatment
Techniques for management and treatment of urinary catheters.
When: February 9, 2012
2:00 - 3:30 PM (MST); 1:30 - 2:30 PM (PST)
Where: Webinar
*Please check back for details on registration for this WebEx*
Audience: Hospital and Nursing Home staff involved in infection prevention efforts.
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